D1: Agricultural Processing: Unlocking the potential for the next productive use frontier

This session will explore how solar-powered agro-processing technologies can drive rural economic development in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. The focus will be on the critical role of creating a supportive eco-system for scaling solar-powered agro-processing solutions to enhance food security, reduce post-harvest losses, and create employment. Participants will gain insights into the latest technology innovations, viable business models, key enablers for scaling, and necessary reforms and partnerships needed to optimise the adoption of these technologies.